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French policemen go on trial over 2020 beating of Black music producer

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Briefings

Three French police officers are currently on trial for the assault of Michel Zecler, a Black music producer, in November 2020. The incident occurred while Zecler was reportedly unmasked during the pandemic, sparking significant public outrage and calls for systemic reform regarding police violence in France.

Key points

• Three French police officers are on trial for the assault of Michel Zecler in November 2020.
• The incident involved a Black music producer who was not wearing a face mask during the pandemic.

Context

This case represents a rare instance of police brutality in France, triggering renewed public outrage and prompting calls for systemic reform regarding police violence.

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Evidence is limited to the trial details and the specific incident involving Michel Zecler in November 2020. No additional background on systemic issues or other cases is supplied.

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